The Children's Choir performs holiday and seasonal music in a free concert.

Global Aloha with Panoramic

Time: 7 p.m.

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 12

Place: The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway

Tickets: $5

Panoramic takes a wide-angle view of music. Formed by steelpan virtuoso Liam Teague and Robert Chappell, the group combines intricate original compositions and intense jazz improvisations with calypso, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian and East Indian rhythms.

Team Trivia

Time: 8 p.m.

Dates: Every Wednesday; next, Dec. 12

Place: O'Leary's Irish Pub & Grill, 260 E. Lincoln Highway

More information: 815-748-0000

Free team trivia competition.

Bilingual Story Time

Time: 10 a.m.

Date: Thursday, Dec. 13

Place: DeKalb Public Library

More information: 815-756-9568

Stories and songs for children and caregivers in Spanish and English.

Computer Help Lab

Time: 1 – 3 p.m. Friday, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Saturday

Date: Dec. 14 and 15

Place: DeKalb Public Library

Free, drop-in lab for those with computer-related questions.

Intro to the Internet

Time: 3 – 4:30 p.m.

Date: Friday, Dec. 14

Place: DeKalb Public Library

More information: 815-756-9568

Learn the basics of finding your way around the World Wide Web with this hands-on class.

Tickets: Adults $10, seniors and students $8, children 12 and younger $5

Acompilation of humorous, historical and heartwarming stories as told by more than 50 residents of DeKalb representing every decade from ages 8 to 92.

'Parading With the Peanuts Gang'

Time: 7 p.m.

Date: Friday, Dec. 21

Place: Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, Northern Illinois University Music Building

Tickets: Adults $10, seniors $5, children 13 and younger $3

More information: 815-899-7868 or www.studiom-dancecompany.com

StudioM Dance Company presents an original dance production featuring Charlie Brown and the rest of the characters in Charles Schulz's "Peanuts" gang.

Free Holiday Meal

Time: 4 – 7 p.m.

Date: Sunday, Dec. 23

Place: Flippin' Eggs, 831 S. Fourth St.

More information: 815-754-6900

Complimentary holiday meal for anyone in need, whether because of financial concerns or because they are alone on the holiday. The restaurant is seeking donations of wrapped gifts to distribute to guests. Any extra food and gifts are given to local charities.

Ax in Hand Student Show

Time: 4 p.m.

Date: Sunday, Dec. 23

Place: The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway

Students of Ax in Hand Guitars showcase their talents.

Free Holiday Meal

Time: 2 – 5 p.m.

Date: Tuesday, Dec. 25

Place: Feed'em Soup, 122 S. First St.

Feed'em Soup will serve a pay-what-you-can meal of bottom round roast and baked ham. There will be holiday music and decorations, sweet treats and surprises. Families with children are welcome. All are invited, regardless of need.

Barb City Stompers

Time: 6 p.m.

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 26

Place: The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway

GENOA

Walk-in Blood Pressure Clinic

Time: 9 – 11 a.m.

Date: Wednesdays; next, Dec. 12

Place: KishHealth Family and Specialty Care

A community wellness professional monitors blood pressure weekly. Receive blood pressure information and a tracking card. No registration necessary.

Sweatin' With Santa

Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Date: Thursday, Dec. 13

Place: J'Studio, 113 N. Genoa St.

More information: Jen Jiminez, 815-793-6439

The staff at J'Studio will offer a free taste of all the fitness classes they have to offer, including Zumba PiYo, TurboKick and more.

Pack the Bus Food Drive

Time: 8 a.m. – noon

Date: Saturday, Dec. 15

Place: Genoa-Kingston High School, Genoa-Kingston Middle School and downtown Genoa

The Genoa-Kingston Transportation Department will have buses at three locations collecting nonperishable food, hygiene products, feminine products and cash for the Genoa-Kingston food pantry.

Visit With Santa

Time: 10 a.m. – noon

Date: Saturday, Dec. 15

Place: Santa's House, next to the Genoa Public Library

Cookies with Santa

Time: 11 a.m – 1 p.m.

Date: Saturday, Dec. 15

Place: Genoa-Kingston Middle School cafeteria

Children can meet Santa, and parents can take photos. Please bring a nonperishable food item for the food pantry.

Line dancing by dancers' request. Split floor for couple dances and line dances.

HINCKLEY

Story Time

Time: 9:45 – 10:30 a.m.

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 12

Place: Hinckley Public Library

Free Movie Day Double Feature

Time: 3:30 – 7 p.m.

Date: Tuesday, Dec. 18

Place: Hinckley Public Library

Stop by the library for free popcorn and a movie. Movies to be shown are "The Santa Clause" and "The Nightmare Before Christmas."

MAPLE PARK

St. Mary Christmas Cookie Sale

Time: 9 – 11 a.m.

Date: Saturday, Dec. 15

Place: St. Mary's Novak Center, 123 S. County Line Road

Choose your own assortment of homemade cookies for $6 per pound. Santa will be on-hand for pictures, and refreshments will be provided by the Knights of Columbus. Advance orders for specific cookies can be placed until Dec. 12 by calling 815-827-3302.

SYCAMORE

Preschool Story Time

Time: 10 – 10:30 a.m.

Date: Wednesdays and Thursdays through Dec. 13; next, Dec. 12

Place: Sycamore Public Library

Stories, craft and play for independent 3- to 5-year-olds. Caregiver need not stay with the child, but must stay in the library.

Bingo

Time: Card sales start at 6 p.m.; play begins at 7:15

Date: Every Wednesday; next, Dec. 12

Place: Sycamore Veterans Home, 121 S. California St.

Holiday Luncheon

Time: Noon

Date: Thursday, Dec. 13

Place: Blumen Gardens, 325 Edward St.

Cost: $9

More information: RSVP to 815-762-5513

The DeKalb Christian Women's Connection will feature a program on gift wrapping, presented by Glenda Smith, who will demonstrate simple ways to decorate packages. Speaker Karen Hampel will give a presentation, "From No Boundaries to a Life of Control," about how to get peace and fulfillment in your life.

Relay for Life Luminaria Vigil

Time: 6 p.m.

Date: Thursday, Dec. 13

Place: DeKalb County Courthouse

Cost: Free to attend; $10 for a luminarium

More information: 630-87-9009 or www.relayforlife.org/dekalbil

A vigil to remember those who are battling cancer and those who have lost their fight. Luminaria sales will begin at 6 p.m., and the ceremony will begin about 6:30. Carolers will perform and refreshments will be provided.

A Visit From Santa

Time: 7 p.m.

Date: Thursday, Dec. 13

Place: Sycamore Public Library

Santa will visit the library to talk to children and pose for photos. Mrs. Claus and some elves will be on hand to read to children while they wait their turn with Santa.

Cost: $15; bring a donation of diapers or school supplies for children at Hope Haven and receive a $4 discount

More information: 815-895-8522 or jladas@cornerstonechristianacademy.com

Children 3-12 can jump in six inflatable moon bounces and obstacle courses for four hours of supervised fun. Cost includes a large slice of pizza and a juice box. Parents can stay at no additional cost or can sign children in and out. Discounts available for families with three or more children. Children should wear comfortable clothing – no denim – and must wear socks.